Noodles With Pesto Parmesan And Broccoli Food

NOODLES WITH PESTO, PARMESAN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain noodles, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
• Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and dried red pepper and sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli and 1/4 cup reserved noodle cooking liquid. Cover pot and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add noodles, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and pesto. Toss until noodles are evenly coated, adding remaining reserved liquid by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI PESTO

Steps:

• Cook and stir garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat until tender. Stir in broccoli; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally.
• Place chicken broth, broccoli mixture and 1/4 cup of the walnuts in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth; stir in cheese. Place in large bowl.
• Add pasta, ham, tomatoes and remaining 1/2 cup walnuts; mix lightly.

BROCCOLI PESTO & PANCETTA PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the broccoli and boil for 5 mins. Scoop out with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Put the pasta in the same pan and cook following pack instructions. Meanwhile, tip the broccoli into a food processor with the pine nuts, basil, garlic, parmesan and oil, and blitz until smooth. Season with black pepper and a little salt (the pancetta is very salty).
• Set a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the pancetta for 2 mins. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 mins, or until softened. Toss the pasta with the broccoli pesto, tomatoes and pancetta, and loosen with a splash of pasta water, if needed. Spoon into bowls and serve.

PESTO ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH TOMATOES AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and pesto; cook and stir for 5 to 10 minutes. Add zucchini noodles and continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

PASTA WITH PESTO AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pan of rapidly boiling water until "al dente". Drain and return to the pan.
• While the pasta is cooking, mix the pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic and Parmesan in a food processor until finely chopped.
• With the motor running, add the extra virgin olive oil in a slow stream until a smooth paste is formed.
• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
• Toss the pesto through the hot pasta until it is thoroughly distributed.
• Garnish with shavings of fresh Parmesan.

PASTA WITH PESTO, POTATOES AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• If making fresh pasta, beat the eggs together in a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft, pliable dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Shape it into a ball, cover with a damp towel and let rest for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, to make the sauce, place the garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of basil in a food processor and pulse until chopped. Add the remaining basil and process until chopped. Add the pine nuts, cheeses and olive oil and process until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Set aside.
• Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Simmer over medium heat until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Divide the pasta dough in half and keep 1 piece wrapped in the towel. On a lightly floured surface, roll and stretch the pasta dough into a 13-by-16-inch rectangle. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut across into 1-inch-wide strips. Repeat with the remaining dough. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fresh or dried pasta until al dente, about 5 minutes for the fresh or 10 to 12 minutes for dried. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
• Toss the pasta with the pesto and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Toss in the broccoli and potatoes. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

PASTA WITH PESTO, BROCCOLI, AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to cutting board; return water to boil. Add broccoli; cook 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to large bowl; return water to boil. Add linguine and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Cut potatoes into small chunks. Add potatoes, pasta, and pesto to broccoli and toss, adding reserved cooking water by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing cheese separately.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI PESTO

Steps:

• Steam the broccoli flowerets about three minutes, until tender but still bright green. Rinse under cold water, then drain and set aside. Put a large pot of salted water on the stove to boil for the pasta.
• When the broccoli is done, reserve four small flowerets for garnish and place the rest in the food processor along with the garlic and nuts. Process until finely ground.
• With the machine running, pour the olive oil into the food processor through the feed tube. Stop the machine, scrape the sides, season with salt and pepper and process briefly. Transfer the mixture to a dish and set aside.
• When the water is boiling, place the pototoes in the pot and boil for five minutes. Add the pasta, stir to separate the strands and cook until the pasta is al dente, about eight minutes. Drain potatoes and pasta together and transfer to a warm serving dish.
• Toss the pasta and potatoes with the pureed broccoli mixture. Divide the pasta among four shallow bowls and garnish each serving with a reserved broccoli floweret and serve immediately with Parmesan cheese on the side.

BROCCOLI PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Tip the pasta into a large pan of boiling salted water and cook according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, bring a smaller pan of salted water to the boil, add the broccoli and boil for 4 minutes.
• Drain the broccoli and return it to the pan. Lightly mash the broccoli with a potato masher or fork. Finely grate the garlic and zest the lemon, then mix into the broccoli with the chilli flakes and pine nuts. Cut the lemon in half and keep for later.
• Drain the pasta and return it to the pan. Stir in the broccoli pesto and squeeze over the juice of 1⁄2 lemon. Pour in the olive oil and generously season with salt and pepper. Spoon in the grated Parmesan, toss the pasta well and serve.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Cook the penne in a large pot of water for 8-10 minutes until tender but firm.
• While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and pepper strips and cook for 3-5 minutes.
• Set aside.
• Place the broccoli florets in a colander and drain the pasta over it. Place the pasta and broccoli back into the large pot.
• Add the chicken mixture, pesto and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
• To freeze:.
• Cool. Spoon into freezer containers, seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months.
• To serve:.
• Thaw in micro or fridge. Bake in baking dish at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with additional freshly grated parmesan before serving.
• Note: I usually undercook my pasta slightly if I am freezing it. It finishes cooking when the dish is reheated.